Villa Park adopts 2024-25 operating budget and seven‑year CIP; council approves routine election and consent items unanimously

On June 25, 2024 the Villa Park City Council adopted the city's FY 2024–25 operating budget and seven‑year capital improvement program, fulfilling the June 30 state deadline and approving the associated personnel and appropriations resolutions.

Staff described the budget as balanced and conservative. "This budget here lives within those constraints," a staff presenter said, giving headline figures: revenues of approximately $6,000,001 and expenditures of roughly $7,200,000 and noting the city maintains a roughly 50% operating reserve. The presenter said Villa Park is in a strong financial position, that pension liabilities are largely funded, and that the city does not rely on reserves for ongoing operations.

Council members asked about specific revenue variances. Staff told the council building‑permit revenue has slowed (staff estimated a cyclical downturn and lower building‑permit volume for June), and that a large year‑over‑year change in miscellaneous income reflected one‑time vehicle sales and a water rebate received in the prior year. The staff presentation included a planned 2% salary and benefit increase for staff in the personnel resolution.

Procedural and routine items were approved unanimously. The council voted to waive full readings of ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and approved the consent calendar (items 3–6) by 5‑0 votes. The council also adopted three resolutions to kick off the November 5, 2024 municipal election — including candidate filing timelines and a request to consolidate with the county election — also by a 5‑0 vote.

The city manager said staff will post the adopted budget online once finalized and outlined next steps for the capital improvement plan, which primarily includes sewer and road projects. He said the city will continue to monitor permit volumes and staffing needs and may adjust service hours or staffing if permit activity remains low.

Votes at a glance: • Waive full readings of ordinances/resolutions: Passes 5‑0. • FY 2024–25 operating budget and seven‑year CIP (adoption and personnel salary resolution): Passes 5‑0. • Consent calendar items 3–6: Passes 5‑0. • Election resolutions to initiate municipal election process: Passes 5‑0.

The council adopted the budget and left policy follow‑ups (such as sober‑living discussions) to subsequent meetings.